A lawyer (attorney) who represents clients in criminal proceedings is called a DEFENSE ATTORNEY. Their role is to ensure the most favorable outcome for their client in the criminal proceedings. This is primarily achieved by overseeing the legality of the procedures followed by law enforcement authorities (police, prosecutor, court) and ensuring the rights of the accused are respected. More importantly, they will devise a comprehensive defense strategy and perform the actions described below.
TASKS OF AN ATTORNEY – CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
The primary goal of a defense attorney is to PROVE THE INNOCENCE OF THE ACCUSED. Therefore, they seek evidence in the client’s favor, challenge and refute evidence against them, ask appropriate questions to witnesses and victims, and utilize their expert knowledge of laws and judicial case law.
In some cases, the evidence against the accused is difficult to challenge; therefore, the defense attorney strives to ensure that the outcome of the criminal proceedings is at least as lenient as possible for the accused. This means that the defense attorney’s task is to SECURE A CONVICTION FOR A LESS SERIOUS OFFENSE and a LIGHTER SENTENCE.
DIVERSIONS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
This can be achieved, for example, by using so-called diversions, which are alternative ways of concluding criminal proceedings that are more lenient for the accused. The defense attorney also emphasizes all possible mitigating circumstances and, if possible, attempts to prove that the act was committed under circumstances excluding illegality (self-defense, extreme necessity), or that the criminality of the act expired through effective repentance. THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS TO HELP THE CLIENT.
CHOOSE A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Criminal proceedings consist of several consecutive stages. For the best development of a client’s case, it is essential that their defense attorney is involved from the very beginning. If an attorney joins the defense at a later stage, it may no longer be possible to fully help the client, only to mitigate the consequences.
I AM A VICTIM OR AN AGGRIEVED PARTY OF A CRIME
Law Firm of JUDr. Marek Matěna In Olomouc, Ostrava, and Pardubice, we also assist victims of crime and aggrieved parties. A victim can only be a natural person who has suffered physical, psychological, or property damage. An aggrieved party can also be a legal entity. If a client chooses us as their legal representatives, we will ensure that the court awards them compensation for damages and non-pecuniary harm suffered as a result of the crime.
MATĚNA LAW FIRM HELPS ITS CLIENTS IN DIFFICULT TIMES
Law Firm of JUDr. Marek Matěna In Olomouc, Ostrava, Pardubice, Frýdek-Místek, and Zlín, we have long specialized in criminal law. Therefore, if you are dealing with providing an explanation to the police, facing a main trial, have received a summary conviction order, or are a victim or aggrieved party of a crime, or have any other legal problem, do not hesitate to contact us. Our law firm will attend to you immediately and assist you with everything.
